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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · Norfolk

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Monday, October 19, 2026. The latest posted briefing is 2 days old. More recent news is below. Read the October 19 edition →

Today & coming up

• Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 p.m.: Library hosts Exquisite Corpse poetry night. Norfolk Library's Poetry Café presents an Exquisite Corpse poetry session Wednesday, October 21, from 6 to 7 p.m.Norfolk Public Library
• Thu, Oct 22, 5:00 p.m.: EDC launches business conversation series. The Economic Development Commission launches a Conversation Series Thursday, October 22, at 5 p.m. at Norfolk Library, featuring the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, to support local businesses and nonprofits.Town of Norfolk
• Fri, Oct 23, 3:45 p.m.: Corner Club builds fairy houses Friday. Norfolk Library's after-school Corner Club builds fairy houses Friday, October 23, from 3:45 to 5 p.m.Norfolk Public Library
• Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 a.m.: Household hazardous waste day set for Saturday. Norfolk residents can drop off hazardous household waste Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Torrington Water Pollution Control Facility in Harwinton; registration is required.Town of Norfolk
• Sat, Oct 24, 4:30 p.m.: Lions Club hosts lasagna dinner Saturday. The Norfolk Lions Club holds its lasagna dinner Saturday, October 24, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Botelle School cafeteria.Norfolk Lions Club
• Sat, Oct 24, 5:00 p.m.: Curling Club holds bingo, taco night. The Norfolk Curling Club hosts a Fall Bingo and Taco Night Saturday, October 24, from 5 to 9 p.m. at 70 Golf Drive.Norfolk Curling Club
• Sun, Oct 25, 9:45 a.m.: Curling Club offers Learn to Curl session. The Norfolk Curling Club offers a Learn to Curl session Sunday, October 25, from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. at 70 Golf Drive.Norfolk Curling Club
• Sun, Oct 25, 3:00 p.m.: Author talk, signing set for Sunday. Norfolk Library hosts an author talk and book signing with Robin Crofut-Brittingham on Sunday, October 25, at 3 p.m.Norfolk Public Library
• Mon, Oct 26, 1:00 p.m.: Red Cross blood drive scheduled Monday. A blood drive takes place Monday, October 26, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Battell Chapel, 12 Litchfield Road.Town of Norfolk

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Latest local news

• Teachers contract to raise pay 13.5%October 19

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Past briefings

• Monday, October 19, 2026 — Botelle faculty secure three-year contract with a 13.5 percent salary increase, officials say